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designate in Finnish

designate in Finnish is valita, merkitä, määrittää — designate means to officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.

designate in Finnish

valita
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
merkitä
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
määrittää
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
nimittää
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
osoittaa
verb
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
korvamerkitä
verb
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
nimetä
verb
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
nimittää
verb
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.

What does "designate" mean?

  1. verb To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.
    "The building was designated a historic landmark."
  2. adj Chosen for a role but not yet officially holding it.
    "The ambassador-designate will take office next month."
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designate in a sentence

  • The building was designated a historic landmark.
  • She was designated as team leader for the project.
  • The ambassador-designate will take office next month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "designate" in Finnish?

"designate" in Finnish is valita, merkitä, määrittää. designate means: To officially choose or name someone or something for a particular role or purpose.

How do you use "designate" in a sentence?

Example: "The building was designated a historic landmark." In Finnish, "designate" is valita, merkitä, määrittää.

Are there other ways to say "designate" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "designate": valita, merkitä, määrittää, nimittää, osoittaa, korvamerkitä.

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